University of California-San Diego Top Questions

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

Erika

One of the main architectural features on campus is the Geisel library, named after Theodore Seuss Geisel aka Dr. Seuss who resided in La Jolla for many years. Located in the center of campus, it is easily the most recognizable building especially since it has eight floors (interestingly there is no third floor). From afar it looks like a spaceship since its windows act as mirrors when lights hit them and the architectural design even inspired the snow fortress in the movie Inception. And the fact that we have 12 dining halls is pretty cool too.

Nicholas

I tend to brag about the difficulty and depth of certain courses because I know that these courses offer a lot more information than similar courses at other schools. This is mostly because the professors are up to date on current research and will often talk about this research when it relates to course material. This is great because it brings in new perspectives to older material. This also helps current students understand where the field is heading in the future and what we will likely be studying and doing research on when we graduate.

MARIAH

I attend one of the top reseach instituitions and the academic courses are challenging, but prepares you for future courses. The professors are great resources and the classes are intellectually engaging. The students are well rounded and are of various backgrounds. Not only are there a myraid of activities/organizations to participate in, but the people are welcoming. Another bonus is that La Jolla Shores is near and is a a great attraction to visit. There are plenty other tourist attractions to visit in La Jolla/San Diego. The location of the instituition inspires you to do well academically.

elliott

For my undergraduate school, I always bragged about the location and the amazing beaches. For my graduate schoo,l I brag about the small class sizes and close-knit environment.

Makaela

the beach, the prestige of my degree.

Bryan Paulo

I tell them it is where I learned to grow out of my shy shell. I tell them it was where I learned many life lessons that high school censored. There were many opportunities since it is a research university but also that people are always willing to help others unlike other schools where everyone only cares for themselves. The environment is perfect because it is near the beach and many hiking places are nearby. You can go down to Price center if you're tired of dorm food and you can always get a free cupcake at Sprinkles.

Mena

It is a premier institution and located in a beautiful area.

Carley

The environment. When I first walked onto my campus, I could just feel how friendly and inviting the place was. Everyone I met was happy and open and really made me feel welcome at the school. The people as well are amazing. All of the students are highly motivated and love learning; it is truly an inspirational place to study!

Nardin

The thing I brag about most is how many projects we do as engineers. I am always excited to tell my friends about the last project, such as designing and building an automated crane. Especially in my last two years at school, we did a lot of cool projects that my friends were always astonished and intrigued by. I also brag about the high tech programs that we get to use to design all of the projects we work on.

Alexis

The best part of UCSD is the quirkiness of the campus, LGBT-friendliness, the beautiful beaches nearby, one of the best surf spots in California (Black's Beach), and the fact that you can wear shorts all year long.

Michelle

I brag about how it is so close to the beach and how beautiful the weather is. Most of my friends are staying in San Jose, so I brag about going far away to southern California to go to school.

Nishant

One of the most attractive features of UCSD, is the beautiful scenery that surrounds the school. The beach is only a five minute walk from campus.

elisabeth

it was very competative and pushed me to be a better student. i am proud to have been taught by respected researchers and people who are at the top of their field.

Annie

It's a really nice campus and we have one of the best west coast hip hop competitions hosted here in UCSD.

Angelina

The speed of internet access can go up to 8mb/sec!!

Carmen

The bright blue sunny days with little to no clouds in the sky and the accessibility to clean beaches

Antonia

When I tell friends about UCSD, I am most proud of the individual college communites. I belong to Sixth College and I appreciate thier dedication to students and that they are always willing to help and offer different programs and seminars to get students involved as much as possible while providing infomration about the campus, programs and expectations.

Kimberly

I go to a prestigious, research-based school that is really famous for its science programs.

Orian

that it is the second best Bioengineering school in the country

Sara

The up and coming research coming from UCSD. The high-quality level of teachers.

Elmer

We're by the beach and the weather is usually nice.

Timothy

The quality of the engineering faculty, engineering classes, connections with companies, and research facilities on campus. The location so close to the ocean and downtown San Diego.

Khang

I brag about the the weather and the close proximity to the beaches and greater San Diego area. I brag about the farmer's markets on campus and off. I talk about how many rec activities there are on campus. I talk about all the free concerts.

Brenda

I talk to my friends about what happens in class, and how we feel about the workload that the professor gives us. We also talke about how the day is going, what happens with other friends and what happens at work.

Barom

There is nothing to brag abour.

Katie

Glass blowing classes and the International Studies department.

heather

That I am getting a really good education and that UCSD will get me into law school better than the other schools my friends go to. plus that the school has a great reputation and is beautiful and located right by the beach. not to mention that it is in a big city right by mexico.

Albert

How we have a budding reputation.

Mitchell

very good resputation for science, prestigious.

Winny

The types of activities that are available for students to conduct interaction with. There are many options available and the supervisors of such activities are really absorbed into engaging the students to participate in these activities.

Natalie

That's easy. UCSD has one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the Nation and also one of the best Engineering schools as well.